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Country Rising Festival

July 24 @ 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

A new era of country music is coming back to Winnipeg. Country Rising Festival, headlined by BigXthaPlug, is a one-day outdoor music experience dedicated to spotlighting the artists redefining the genre. The event returns Friday, August 21, 2026, at Blue Cross Park.

Produced by Social House Entertainment, the creators of the internationally recognized Tacos & Tequila Festival, Country Rising blends modern country music with culture, nightlife, and immersive festival energy—delivering more than a concert, but a full-scale day-to-night party.

Leading the lineup, BigXthaPlug brings his genre-shifting sound and undeniable presence to Blue Cross Park, joined by Corey Kent, Dylan Marlowe, Redferrin, and Canadian-born artist Kalsey Kulyk—a group of artists pushing country beyond tradition by mixing hip-hop influence, Southern grit, and genre-bending sound.

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Venue

  • Blue Cross Park
  • One Portage Ave East
    Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3N3 Canada     + Google Map